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Governor to Overhaul Cannabis Licensing Process

Governor to Overhaul Cannabis Licensing Process

The Office of Cannabis Management (OCM), the state agency in charge of the legal cannabis roll out, will be fixed, the governor said.
New Settlement Protects City's Right to Shelter

New Settlement Protects City's Right to Shelter

City agrees to eliminate backlog of new arrivals who are reapplying for shelter, end use of waiting rooms as shelter, among other things.
NYC Mayor Announces Partnership to Tackle Housing Crisis

NYC Mayor Announces Partnership to Tackle Housing Crisis

The initiative aims to build more affordable housing for New York City's workforce.
NYC Mayor Hosts Maternal Health Conference

NYC Mayor Hosts Maternal Health Conference

The event brought together various leaders to discuss strategies to significantly reduce maternal deaths among Black New Yorkers.
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway Project Awarded $5.6 Million Federal Grant

Brooklyn-Queens Expressway Project Awarded $5.6 Million Federal Grant

The funding will go towards advancing numerous concept proposals for the highway's North and South corridors.
City Human Services Workers to Get Cost of Living Wage Increases

City Human Services Workers to Get Cost of Living Wage Increases

The investment from the city will provide 3% annual pay raises for human services employees over the next three years.
MTA Chair Urges More Gun Control, Lauds NYers Who Try to Defuse Tensions

MTA Chair Urges More Gun Control, Lauds NYers Who Try to Defuse Tensions

Metropolitan Transportation Authority Chair and Chief Executive Officer Janno Lieber said stricter gun controls are a must, especially in public places.
Reynoso Rallies For Healthcare, Housing and Migrants in State of the Borough Address

Reynoso Rallies For Healthcare, Housing and Migrants in State of the Borough Address

The Brooklyn Borough President also announced the opening of a temporary help center for asylum seekers at Borough Hall.
Investigation Underway Against Firefighters Who Booed AG James

Investigation Underway Against Firefighters Who Booed AG James

James' office sued Trump for lying about his wealth.
'Restoring the Promise of New York City': Council Speaker Adams Delivers State of the City Address

'Restoring the Promise of New York City': Council Speaker Adams Delivers State of the City Address

Adams emphasized the importance of art, culture and creating an affordable city.